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A 30-year-old male asked:
Is that possible that syphilis rash on hand only last for 2 day and then go? i read that secondary syphilis rash can stay for a week, i had rapid syphilis and negative?
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Some basics:
The rash of secondary syphilis spread widely often involving palms and soles and presents as pink to red slightly scaly spot or bump. They remain on skin for 2-10 weeks.
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Answered Oct 09, 2022
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
The rapid tests always are positive in secondary syphilis, so your negative test result proves you don't have it. And the answer to your opening question is no: the rash of secondary syphilis does not clear up within 2 days. Usually it lasts for several weeks until treated.
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